William Peyton Hubbard was the first black man elected to public office in Toronto. He spent 15 years on City Council and served as Acting Mayor. The Globe wrote "His influence, when he cares to exert it, can accomplish more, perhaps, than any other member [of City Council]." Learn more about this trailblazing pioneer on Muddy York, Toronto's #1 history podcast.
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Spence - Hovering Thoughts
Sir Clubworth - Murder Mystery
Esther Abrami- No 1. Minor Waltz
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